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Maryland Lawmakers Refile Bills to Sweep Away Sweepstakes Casinos
Legislation in Maryland would prohibit online sweepstakes casinos Online gambling is illegal in Maryland, but some unregulated sweepstakes continue to operate Maryland lawmakers convene on Wednesday for their 2026 legislative session that runs through April...
Ukraine Orders Internet Service Providers to Block Access to Polymarket
Ukraine continues to crack down on illegal gambling websites The country has ordered ISPs to inhibit access to thousands of gambling platforms The latest ban includes restricting access to Polymarket, a cryptocurrency prediction market Ukraine...
MGM Resorts Remains Committed to Yonkers Community Despite Casino Withdrawal
MGM Resorts continued its community commitment to New York's Westchester County in 2025 The community volunteer hours and funding remained after MGM folded on its full-scale casino pursuit in Yonkers MGM Resorts shocked New York...
Another Bill to Restore the Gambling Deduction Filed in Congress
Nevada's congressional delegation is spearheading the restoration of the gambling losses deduction The One Big Beautiful Bill trimmed the gambling deduction from 100% to 90% for taxpayers Congress has fielded yet another bill that seeks...
Virginia iGaming Bill Would Fund Formation of Gaming Commission
An iGaming bill in Virginia has been prefiled Virginia's 2026 session begins on Wednesday Several gaming bills are expected, including legislation to permit a casino in Northern Virginia Prefiled legislation in Virginia would authorize online...
Nebraska Casino Asks City for On-Site Police, Request Comes After Bomb Threat
A Nebraska casino wants local police on site The casino is offering to cover the police costs A casino in Nebraska is asking its local city council for a permanent on-site police presence, but the...
Illinois Casino Revenue Reaches a Record $1.9 Billion in 2025
Illinois casino revenue reached $1.9 billion in 2025 2025 was a record year for Illinois casinos Concerns about VGTs in Chicago overshadow Bally's $1.7 billion investment Gamblers in Illinois lost more money than ever before...
Star Entertainment Closing Corporate Office, Returning Governance to Three Casinos
Star Entertainment is winding down its corporate offices in Brisbane The shuttering will impact around 600 jobs, though some will be offered employment at the company's three casinos Star continues to seek reduced overhead Star...
Sportico: Sportsbook Prediction Markets Launched With Few Responsible Gaming Safeguards
Sportsbook prediction markets launched with fewer responsible gaming resources That's according to a report in Sportico, which highlighted the lack of a helpline A new report from Sportico highlights the differences between sportsbooks' betting apps compared...
Macau Casino Workers Treated With One-Month Bonuses, as City Sets Visitor Arrivals Record
Five of the six casino operators in Macau have announced annual bonuses The one-time payments are for non-executive workers Macau enjoyed its best year since the pandemic in 2025 Macau casinos enjoyed a prosperous 2025,...
